Recent Austin, TX Car Accidents & Injuries Near You
Below, please find general information on recent car accidents and other injuries that occurred in Central Texas, including the greater Austin area. We have assembled this information for your convenience. However, we have not independently verified this information and are not making any representations as to its accuracy. If you are looking for additional information regarding one of these events, feel free to contact us. We are happy to provide any additional information we have. We also have car accident FAQs and other accident resources.
Two Hospitalized After Accident on Highway 71
Two people are hospitalized after a car accident that took place on State Highway 71. A vehicle was struck by a semi-truck, which resulted in state highway 71 being shut down. One person was pinned because of the crash and two people were taken to the hospital with what was reported as serious injuries. If … Read more
Read MoreAccident on I-35 near Grand Ave. Parkway
There was an accident on I-35 near Grand Avenue parkway. This led to a closure of the southbound entrance to Grand Ave parkway and drivers are encouraged to use the frontage road starting at exit 248. Police have responded to the scene and are investigating the cause of the accident. There were no reports of … Read more
Read MoreFatal accident in North Austin
A deadly crash took place at 11:40 pm near MoPac Expressway in North Austin. According to police, a car crossed over the median and entered the eastbound lane. This driver hit another car head-on and this resulted in the at-fault driver being taken to the hospital, and the other driver dying at the scene. No … Read more
Read MoreHighway Closure
State highway 45 is closed at Parmer Ln going westbound due to a multiple-vehicle crash. Drivers are being instructed to use an alternate route like RM 620 to get to their destinations safely. There were many other accidents today, including an accident on I-35 which caused both the North and Southbound lanes of traffic to … Read more
Read MoreIcy Roads in Austin
There was a small amount of snow in Austin over the weekend. The snow led to icy roads and numerous accidents on Austin Streets and freeways. While there were numerous accidents that took place in Fayette County many wrecks were also on Interstate 10, and highways 290, 71, and 77. Sheriff Korenek, because of how … Read more
Read MoreMulticar Pileup on I-35
There was a multicar pileup on interstate 35. This caused a standstill near barker lane in Austin. The accident specifically involved an 18-wheeler and multiple other vehicles which are blacking multiple southbound lanes of traffic. Accident debris has blocked some of the northbound lanes of I-35 causing some delays there as well. At this point, … Read more
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